We are living in a tense time.

Cultural pressures are really high.

Our nation feels like it's falling apart some days and is super divided in it.

It's hard.

And more than anything, the dark world around us is begging for light and truth.

I sense there's just so much spiritual confusion

and a drought in people's lives spiritually.

And this episode is simply an encouragement for you

to be bold and strong

and to live out your faith in every aspect of your life and to cling to Jesus every day.

I hope these words encourage you.

You're listening to Work and Play with Nancy Ray episode 148.

Much of our lives can be divided into two

categories, work and play. Simply put, that is where our life and our legacy take place.

This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which leads to a healthy soul

and a fulfilling life. Let's dive in.

So what does faith have to do with work and play?

If you're a believer, everything, our faith is the center of everything in our lives.

Right now, we are beginning to be tested culturally. As the body of Christ,

we're being tested culturally, tested spiritually. We need God's word and the power of the Holy Spirit to keep us grounded and to empower us to stay bold and not shrink back, but to speak up for the truth boldly.

I have three verses that I want to speak over you and read over you today.

And I'm just going to let the Holy Spirit do the work that only he can do. I have a few

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